Mount Vernon Amateur Radio Club members set up antennas and operated K4US from the greenhouse on the grounds of George Washington’s Mount Vernon, near George Washington’s Tomb, to celebrate President Washington’s birthday. It was a cold, sunny February day, and the bands were busy with stations calling in to work the special event.
The George Washington Birthday Special Event is held each February to celebrate our first president’s birthday. It’s free and open to the public, especially anyone curious about ham radio. Members arrive around 8:30 AM on Saturday to set up, and the stations are usually on the air by 10 AM. Everyone is welcome to get on the air under the club call sign, K4US, and talk to people from around the world, and we love putting kids on the radio too. Saturday is the best day for newcomers and guests to give it a try. On Sunday a few members come back to make some final contacts before the stations come down late in the morning. To join us next year, email social@mvarc.org for details.
Location: The greenhouse at George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate, Mount Vernon, Virginia
Looking for a QSL card? If you worked K4US during the event, send a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) to K4US, PO Box 7234, Alexandria, VA 22307.
Photos by KN4YZY. For club news and upcoming events, visit mvarc.org.
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